Family tribute to tragic mother and son as husband and father appears in court

THE family of a woman found dead with her toddler son at their home paid an emotional tribute to both of them yesterday.

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They spoke as Garry Lockhart, 32, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with the murder of wife Janet, 29, and two-year-old Michael in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian.

In a statement issued by Police Scotland, Janet’s mother Maureen Hood, father John and brother Dr John Paul said: “We shared 29 wonderful years with our precious Janet, who was a loving daughter, sister and mother.

“She always put others before herself.” They added, addressing Janet: “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being you. We do not know how we will cope without you. To our grandson Michael, you lit up our lives. Sleep tight our angels and look after each other until we all meet again.

Sleep tight our angels and look after each other until we all meet again

Maureen Hood

“As a family, we would like to thank all our friends who have given support and Police Scotland, giving a special mention to our family liaison officers, who have been a great strength to us.

“We also wish to thank our family doctor for the time that she has spent with us.”

The statement went on to ask for “family privacy” and time to “grieve for Janet and Michael”.